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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,017.03, 623,781.54 and 248,071.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,017.03, 623,781.54 and 248,071.25 is: 342,337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,017.03 : 623,781.54 = 248,071.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,017.03/623,781.54 = 248,071.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,017.03x = 623,781.54 × 248,071.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,017.03x = 154,742,266,354.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,742,266,354.73/452,017.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,337.25

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